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Trump called for ‘public execution’ of Boston Marathon bombers in 2013

By Anna Giaritelli
Published November 1, 2017 6:14pm ET
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Trump called for ‘public execution’ of Boston Marathon bombers in 2013
"Should be public execution for all to see-you will end this bullshit fast!" Trump tweeted April 19, 2013. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) | Evan Vucci

President Trump called for the use of public executions in April 2013, following the Boston Marathon bombings.

“Should be public execution for all to see-you will end this bullshit fast!” Trump tweeted April 19, 2013.

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